Evelia tightened her lips, which were touching. It felt as if her halted tears would surge and sobs would leak out.
If only it weren’t so, if only today wasn’t the day, if only there were a few more days, if only she could be a little happier with him.
However, sadly, she knew clearly that it was nothing but her own selfishness. The moment she realized this, not only did her heart pound nervously, but she also couldn’t control the trembling that ran through her body.
In an instant, a heavy silence enveloped the two. Evelia barely exhaled, unable to relax her throat.
It was too hard. The pain was unbearable. No, perhaps she didn’t even want to bear it.
Even while thinking it shouldn’t be this way, unknown resentment continually welled up in her heart. Then, at that moment, an incomparable warmth began to permeate through her fingers.
“…….”
“…….”
Evelia lowered her stiffened head. The hands of the man and woman, clasped tightly, filled her vision.
The thin, limp fingers were desperately held by the man’s thick-boned hand. Upon seeing that hand, which seemed even desperate at a glance, Evelia couldn’t bear it any longer.
The tears she had been precariously holding back slid down her eye lines. The dam of her heart, which had started to crack a while ago, didn’t miss the small gap and poured out all the emotions. She made a late effort to console her heart, but it was futile.
While nothing went her way, Evelia bit her lower lip to keep from sobbing.
Deep bite marks appeared on her crimson lips. Lips pressed to their limits seemed to protest the pain as if they couldn’t bear any more pressure.
In the end, it seemed like her lips would burst and blood would flow out. Just then, he who had been walking alongside her suddenly stopped. Evelia, who had also stopped in turn, inhaled deeply and let go of her clenched lips.
Even that short breath was soaked in pain. Whether it signaled something to him or not, she felt the power gradually loosen from the hand they were holding.
Evelia clutched his receding hand as if to revive her spirits. Still not reassured, she took his other hand and tightly gripped his wrist.
She felt that if she let him go now, she would have to face that final moment she desperately wished to avoid.
Yet, it wasn’t the time. Even if it were just for a brief moment, even just for an hour, or ten minutes. Even a single minute would do; she wanted to delay it a bit more.
Unable to erase that desperate feeling, she looked up at him. At that moment, an indescribably sweet timbre captured her ears.
“Eve.”
He called her. It was a term of endearment she had never heard from him before. The tender voice cruelly scraped through her ears and pierced her heart.
Tears welled up to the point where she couldn’t breathe. So, she had to struggle more to not let a sob escape.
However, she couldn’t hold back against his approaching touch.
“……Your face is a mess. I didn’t want to make you cry like this; that’s why I tried so hard all this time.”
“Ha…….”
The breath she had been holding exploded out of her. Tears poured out in an incomparable amount to before.
Her vision blurred with tears, and his face also grew hazy. Every minute, every second was precious, and she didn’t want to waste it like this. Though she couldn’t handle it, Evelia forcefully blinked her eyes.
Her efforts resulted in a clearer vision, and his face appeared once again. Even though her vision had only blurred for a moment, he had become noticeably colder in the meantime. Yet, his eyes, emitting a strong crimson, could not erase the pitiful emotion.
It seemed as if he was mentally prepared, and Evelia had no choice but to take a deep breath.
She had prayed with all her heart, but it seemed unavoidable today. It appeared that the last moment she had been dreading was coming.
Then she, too, had to prepare herself emotionally, so he would not have any more difficulties.
Evelia let out the breath she had been holding in her throat. Then, with her tear-soaked face, she smiled warmly at him.
“I think the crown princess’s garden is too small for a walk. It would be too regrettable to end it like this.”
“……”
“How about going to the backyard of Your Highness’s palace? Or the labyrinth garden with the central fountain is also good, or else….”
Her voice, seemingly calm yet rambling, wavered finely. The eyes that wandered aimlessly as she spoke were no different.
Kalif slowly moved his thumb on her cheek, intently staring at her. He gently caressed her soft skin, waiting for her gaze to meet his once more.
Finally, her surprised, widened green eyes focused intensely on him. Her eyes, still not completely free from anxiety, spoke to him.
“Can we stay like this for just a little longer?”
Her eyes, full of moisture, sent an earnest and sincere message. It strongly shook Kalif’s heart.
“…Why not. It’s what you wish for.”
He looked at her with eyes full of passionate emotion and tightly gripped her hand without saying a word.
“Anywhere is fine. If it’s where you want to go, let’s go there.”
Male lead Asks for a Divorce Every Day
It’s not often you come across a plot like this in the female-dominant genre — make sure to check it out!
This is a novel I’m planning to reread as well.
The male lead is strong, skilled in martial arts, and not the usual fragile type you often see in matriarchal novels.
Meanwhile, the female lead is a scientist—rational and logical. Even when she falls for the male lead, she doesn’t let her emotions cloud her decisions.
If you push through the first few chapters, you’ll gradually find the story really intriguing.
It has a mix of mystery, detective elements, and romance.
The author’s writing style is like crafting a puzzle—except they deliberately leave out a few pieces, making it hard to predict what happens next, yet keeping you hooked.
In the end, everything will come together and be explained.
One-sentence summary: Wife, stop playing with beakers and look at me!
In a laboratory accident, research scientist Zhu Wansheng accidentally travels to a matriarchal world. The original owner of the body is an eighteen-year-old only daughter of a wealthy rouge merchant, already married with a handsome young man.
Zhu Wansheng grins: Nice! She always said she was heaven’s favorite granddaughter. After a life of toil in her previous life, she can enjoy blessings in this one.
However, her joy lasts no more than three seconds as bad news arrives: the original owner’s family is about to go bankrupt, and her husband wants a divorce.
Even worse, she’s stuck with a research system full of restrictions.
Zhu Wansheng: ? Is this the destiny of a research dog?
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Faced with this mess, Zhu Wansheng pours herself a bowl of wine to drown her sorrows. In her drunken haze, her husband arrives.
His figure is imposing, holding a long sword, with a dignified air that captivates Zhu Wansheng.
Gu Yingqing, however, looks at the alcohol-reeking Zhu Wansheng with undisguised disgust and coldly asks, “Divorce or not?” The intoxicated Zhu Wansheng mumbles vaguely, “I think… it’s not… it’s not… impossible!”
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The next day, after sobering up, Zhu Wansheng is full of energy, rolling up her sleeves ready to make a big move. As for yesterday? She has no memory of it.
Zhu Wansheng is ambitious; a research dog fears nothing!
Upgrading rouge, extracting fragrances, producing perfumes, researching lipsticks… all shall bow to the power of modern technology!
The original owner’s dying rouge shop is revitalized. Her mother is pleased and with a wave of her hand, passes on the family business to her. As she takes control and her experimental results gain popularity, it’s the pinnacle of her life…
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But there are always those who can’t stand to see her doing well. Jealousy, scheming, assassination attempts – they want nothing less than her life.
The person who has always kept his distance from her suddenly holds her tightly in his arms, eyes full of concern.
She is unharmed, but he falls into a pool of blood…
Zhu Wansheng feels guilty, “I can grant you one wish.”
Gu Yingqing tentatively circles his arms around her, carefully resting his head in the crook of her neck, pleading softly, “I regret it. Can we not divorce?”
Zhu Wansheng: ? When did I agree to a divorce?
[Small Theater]
The newly developed rouge is beautifully packaged, and Zhu Wansheng is eager to try it.
Gu Yingqing suddenly appears: “My lady, may I apply it for you?”
Cool fingertips lightly brush her lips. His Adam’s apple bobs as he leans in for a light bite.
Zhu Wansheng: ?
Gu Yingqing: It smells so good, I wanted to taste it…
On a warm spring day, Zhu Wansheng tries a new perfume: “Spring Night.” Gu Yingqing corners her against a wall.
Warm breath lingers on her neck.
“My lady, from now on, may I test the fragrances for you?”
[Humorous female scientist vs scheming live-in son-in-law male lead]
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